History of the Stewarts | Castles and Buildings
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Bonkyll Castle
In the late 18th century ownership of Bunkle Castle passed to the Earls of Home.
A popular Borders rhyme refers to the medieval strength of Bonkyll and the nearby fortresses of Billie Castle, and Blanerne Castle referring to their construction in the time of David I:
Bunkle, Billie and Blanerne
Three castles strong as airn
Built when Davie was a bairn
They´ll all gang doon,
Wi´ Scotland´s Croon
And ilka ane shall be a cairn